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  Hillquit, Jacob
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AffiliationSocialist   
NameJacob Hillquit
AddressBroadway
New York, New York , United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born July 04, 1869
DiedFebruary 25, 1939 (69 years)
Contributornystate63
Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Mar 09, 2025 06:57am
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InfoHILLQUIT, Jacob - brother of Morris Hillquit and leader of the Socialist Party in New York City.

Born in Riga, Latvia.

Graduated from New York University.

Defended five Assemblymen in 1920 who were Socialists.

Attorney in New York City in firm with his brother.

Late in life, he joined the American Labor Party.

Died in the Medical Arts Center Hospital on 2/25/1939.

New York Times, 2/26/1939

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FAMILY
Father Benjamin Hillkowitz 0000-
Brother Morris Hillquit 1869-1933
Niece Nina Hillquit 1895-1958

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  11/06/1934 NY Court of Appeals - Chief Justice Lost 4.22% (-90.16%)
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